Acer Brings “Technology to the Tee” with Tablets for Players and Caddies to Check Leaderboards;
Allows Fans to Follow Holes-In-One (#AcedIt) Made on Tour This Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 3, 2016 - The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that Acer, a global leader in computers, software and technology services, has renewed as Official Marketing Partner in the LPGA family and will continue as the Official Tablet of the LPGA this tournament season.
As an Official Marketing Partner for the LPGA, Acer is bringing “Technology to the Tee” at every domestic LPGA event. Players and caddies will have the ability on each tee box to view an Acer tablet with a current leaderboard to see exactly where they stand in competition. The popular Acer Iconia Tab 8 is the Official Tablet that will be used on each tee box during domestic tournaments this season.
In addition to Acer tablets on the tees this season, fans can follow each hole-in-one and enter to win a sweepstakes on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #AcedIt. Winners will be selected to win an Acer Aspire prize package after every hole-in-one starting March 17 at the JTBC Founders Cup and running through the CME Group Tour Championship in November.
“Acer has been a supporter of the LPGA for the last four years and these programs further elevate the player and fan experience both on and off the course,” said Kelly Hyne, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for the LPGA.
“It’s important for players to know exactly where they stand on the leaderboard, particularly coming down the stretch in the final round,” said LPGA’s Chief Tour Operations Officer Heather Daly-Donofrio. “Acer is making it possible with tablets on every tee for players and caddies to have real-time scoring updates to see where they stand.”
“Acer is proud to continue our partnership with the LPGA as the official tablet provider for this renowned organization,” said Kim Phipps, Acer’s global director of marketing and brand. “Working together with the LPGA to enhance the tournament experience for players and fans through the use of Acer technology will continue to be a focus in 2016 and beyond. We’re pleased to support such a terrific organization as they continue their positive impact throughout North America and worldwide.”
In addition to Acer tablets on the tees and the sweepstakes, Acer will have a presence throughout the season with digital integration on LPGA.com and LPGA social media channels. Acer will also sponsor LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Junior Reporters who will be utilizing Acer tablets, reporting on social media from five (5) LPGA events this season, including the JTBC Founders Cup. Along with this, 100 Junior Fans will receive a special giveaway from Acer. For the fourth consecutive year, Acer will serve as presenting sponsor at the upcoming ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey.
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